"Strut Like a Horse" parade
It won't be your usual Friday night downtown this week, so if you are already planning to see Strung Like a Horse headline Nightfall, why not join the band's over-the-top parade up Market Street after the show in celebration of their just released EP and video? The parade of fire eaters, belly dancers, stilt-walking knife jugglers and you—if you dare—will depart from Miller Plaza and head straight to Rhythm & Brews for the release party. And if you can't find your freak flag in time, the band is handing out free kazoos.
When: Friday, Aug. 3, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Market Street from Miller Plaza to Rhythm & Brews
How much: Parade is free, attending CD release party is $7
Trail building on Stringers Ridge
Get a workout while giving back to your community with a morning and late afternoon volunteer workday on Stringers Ridge this weekend. Experienced crews have been creating new trails on the ridge all summer, but additional work is needed to help finish the job. No prior experience is needed. Just wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water and bug spray. RSVP to sarahq@trgt.org so that they can have enough tools on hand for all.
When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m. and Sunday, Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Highridge Drive
How much: Free
Riverfront Nights
The free outdoor concerts in downtown Chattanooga continue on Saturday night with the kickoff to the sixth annual Riverfront Nights series, featuring New Orleans funk faves Papa Grows Funk. The eco-educational event will also showcase disc sports like ultimate Frisbee and disc golf, plus many other businesses and services that celebrate healthy outdoor living for people and their pets in Chattanooga.
When: Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: Ross's Landing
How much: Free
Sound and Vision at Hunter Museum
The Hunter's major summer exhibition will be leaving town next weekend, and this Sunday is the final "free first Sunday" to enjoy the show with no admission. Monumental rock 'n' roll photography featuring well-known and rare, iconic images of Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, The Beatles, David Bowie and many others will be on view until Aug. 12. The photographs have been enlarged and reprinted on different art papers with special inks and pigments for an exhibition that will rock your world.
When: Sunday, Aug. 5, 12-5 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art
How much: Free
Celebrate local food day/week
Sunday is the beginning of a full week of special events celebrating farmers and local food. Head to the Chattanooga Market to help kick off National Farmers Week and Harvested Here Restaurant Week. Several of the restaurants participating in restaurant week will be at the market, conducting cooking demonstrations of some of the specials featured on their menus next week. You'll also have the chance to visit with representatives from several area farmers markets and learn how to get in on the new local food recipe challenge.
When: Sunday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion
How much: Free
